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CITY • Cherokee County, TX
Town of Wells
Population / Scale
903
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.484227
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.4M
+2.4% YoY • +15.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$1.48M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.3 pts
1Y: +0.1 pts • 10Y: +0.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -1.0 pts
78.1 (B) → 77.1 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+15.1% (5Y)
10Y: +34.8% • Since '00: +144.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0210
FY 22: $0.5053 → FY 27: $0.4842
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 78.1 (B)'10: 77.5 (B)'17: 76.9 (B)'22: 76.8 (B)'27: 77.1 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.2M'10: $0.2M'17: $0.3M'22: $0.3M'27: $0.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 77.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Wells
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($390,206) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.484227 per $100 valuation: $0.484227 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Town of Wells. Source: Cherokee County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$432
Public Safety: $0.1M (26%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.484227 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+2.2% YoYFreedom Score: 77 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Wells
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($381,060) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.380387 per $100 valuation) for Town of Wells.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$422
Public Safety: $0.1M (26%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.380387 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 76.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Wells
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($372,972) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.388164 per $100 valuation) for Town of Wells.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$413
Public Safety: $0.1M (25%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.388164 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 76.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Wells
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Wells (Cherokee County) totaling $361,442. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4432 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$400
Public Safety: $0.1M (25%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.44324 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 76.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Wells
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Wells (Cherokee County) totaling $350,540. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4813 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$388
Public Safety: $0.1M (25%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.48129 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$0.39M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $432Tax Rate: $0.484227Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.38M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $422Tax Rate: $0.380387Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.37M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $413Tax Rate: $0.388164Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.36M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $400Tax Rate: $0.44324Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.35M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $388Tax Rate: $0.48129Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.34M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $375Tax Rate: $0.50527Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.33M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $365Tax Rate: $0.51487Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.32M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $355Tax Rate: $0.519504Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.31M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $341Tax Rate: $0.525738Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.30M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $330Tax Rate: $0.536778Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.29M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $321Tax Rate: $0.540535Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.28M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $310Tax Rate: $0.538913Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.27M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $299Tax Rate: $0.539452Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.26M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $288Tax Rate: $0.536755Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.25M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $278Tax Rate: $0.538902Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.24M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $269Tax Rate: $0.542135Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.23M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $259Tax Rate: $0.539966Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.23M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $249Tax Rate: $0.544826Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.22M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $241Tax Rate: $0.543192Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.21M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $233Tax Rate: $0.540476Freedom: 77.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.20M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $225Tax Rate: $0.538314Freedom: 77.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.20M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $217Tax Rate: $0.539929Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.19M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $211Tax Rate: $0.537229Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.18M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $205Tax Rate: $0.542064Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.18M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $197Tax Rate: $0.542064Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.17M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $190Tax Rate: $0.540438Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.17M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $183Tax Rate: $0.538276Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.16M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $177Tax Rate: $0.541506Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (Town of Wells)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (Town of Wells)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (Town of Wells)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (Town of Wells)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (Town of Wells)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (Town of Wells)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (Town of Wells)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (Town of Wells)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Wells totaling $...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Wells totaling $...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Wells totaling $...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Wells totaling $...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Wells totaling $...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Wells totaling $...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Wells totaling $...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Wells totaling $...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Wells
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Town of Wells Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 116 (18.9% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Kayla J. White WINNER
100.0% (102 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Gordon Cole WINNER
100.0% (102 votes)Mayor
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
100.0% (102 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Eva J. Alexander WINNER
100.0% (102 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Robert D. Kalka WINNER
100.0% (102 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Billy J. Petty WINNER
100.0% (102 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 190 (31.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
67.0% (127 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 184 (30.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
72.0% (132 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 166 (27.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
60.0% (100 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (66 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 147 (24.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
58.0% (85 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (62 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 190 (31.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
64.0% (122 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (26.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
65.0% (104 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (56 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 172 (28.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
72.0% (124 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (23.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
71.0% (100 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 172 (28.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
60.0% (103 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 166 (27.0% of 614 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tony A. McKnight WINNER
71.0% (118 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (48 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions